Job 33:27
He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;
Cross-references
1 John 1:8-10 teaches that confessing sins brings forgiveness — the same principle illustrated by the confession in Job 33:27.
Luke 18:13 shows the tax collector's humble confession of sin — echoing the repentant acknowledgment in Job 33:27.
Luke 15:18-22 records the prodigal son's confession 'I have sinned' — mirroring the repentant confession in Job 33:27.
Proverbs 28:13 promises mercy to those who confess sins, exactly what Job 33:27 depicts.
2 Samuel 12:13 has David's direct confession 'I have sinned against the Lord', identical in spirit to Job 33:27.
Numbers 5:7 requires confession of sin and restitution—directly parallels the confession in Job 33:27.
Psalm 38:18 similarly describes confessing iniquity, reinforcing the theme of acknowledging sin.
Psalm 51:3 expresses awareness of sin, paralleling the admission of guilt in Job.
Leviticus 26:40 describes confession of iniquity as part of restoration—closely parallels the confession in Job 33:27.
Leviticus 5:5 commands confession of sin when guilt is realized—a direct parallel to the confession act in Job 33:27.
Jeremiah 8:6 contrasts: people do not say 'What have I done?' unlike the confession in Job.
Jeremiah 14:20 is a direct confession of wickedness, matching the repentant statement in Job.
Genesis 42:21 records Joseph's brothers confessing their guilt—a direct narrative parallel to the confession described in Job 33:27.
Acts 19:18 describes believers confessing their practices — a clear parallel to the confession of sin in Job.
Lamentations 1:20 confesses rebellion and distress, similar to the penitent words in Job.
Lamentations 3:42 admits sin and rebellion, though with a note of unforgiveness, paralleling Job's confession.
1 John 1:9 directly parallels: confessing sins brings forgiveness and cleansing, just as Job 33:27 describes confession leading to redemption.
Matthew 16:26 asks what profit there is in gaining the world but losing one's soul—parallel to Job 33:27's admission that sin brought no profit.
Ezekiel 18:23 reveals God's pleasure in repentance, providing the divine perspective on the confession in Job.
Romans 6:21 asks what fruit came from shameful deeds, ending in death—parallel to Job 33:27's confession that sin was unprofitable.
Jeremiah 31:18 shows Ephraim's repentant prayer, similar to the sinner's confession in Job 33:27.
Jonah 3:10 describes Nineveh turning from evil and God relenting — a corporate parallel to the individual confession and mercy here.
Hosea 5:15 shows God waiting for His people to acknowledge their guilt — the same confession of sin described here.
Jeremiah 31:19 shows Ephraim's repentance and shame after turning back — similar to the confession of sin in Job 33:27.
Jeremiah 3:13 calls Israel to acknowledge guilt, paralleling the confession in Job 33:27.
Genesis 50:17 has the brothers asking forgiveness for their sin—related to the confession in Job 33:27, but more about seeking pardon than acknowledging perversion.
Jeremiah 3:21 depicts Israel weeping over perverted ways, a collective parallel to individual confession.